Knight vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knight

Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Knight Rank #2,701

Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Knight or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Knight and Gareth mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Knight and Gareth boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.